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Time to update all your books again, or at least scan the Wizards of the Coast Mostly updates regarding psionics. Meh.
Friday, August 26
Another Map Gallery
posted by Kappa Delta at 8:44 PM
is out, and very schway. Look at that pair for "The Lost Temple of Sekolah," if you get the chance. Looks like you could build some kickin' stuff around that...
Eberron gallery
posted by Kappa Delta at 8:42 PM
Not Eberron Gallery... Jeez, they mint these like nothin'! I'm tired of seeing warforged in heroic poses for the bajillionth time.... What's that? It's a ? Cool, I can finally use an Eberron Gallery!
Old Salt Tales 3
posted by Kappa Delta at 8:30 PM
The third edition of is out from WotC, so read up on yer Stormwrack, or I'll gut ya!
D&D Minis: Underdark
posted by Kappa Delta at 8:28 PM
Ooh, it's a the newest set for D&D Minis. Drow & Dragons, spiffilicious.
Tuesday, August 23
Reformed Succubus Kicks Butt
posted by Mercutio at 4:29 PM
In the final (finally) round of voting for the , the reformed Succubus Paladin beats out the Drow Lich/Iron Golem phylactery. Proving that once again, good triumphs over evil. *cough* I would much rather have like to see the Drow Lich kick some butt in her next adventure.
More On Medieval Robots
posted by Mercutio at 4:27 PM
continues with some clarification on "Living Constructs," most well-known from Eberron as Warforged.
Monday, August 22
This Year's ENnie Awards are:
posted by Mercutio at 10:03 AM
Listed at . Be sure to see which games came away with the yearly honors from GENCON.
Sunday, August 21
Save My Game: Charms II
posted by Kappa Delta at 10:41 PM
The second installment of is out, and with it, more useful info for when your party thinks it can make the Ogre walk into the pit trap with just a simple Charm Monster...
Use This Book Tonight
posted by Kappa Delta at 10:38 PM
Stormwrack, just out, has a show in the "" series. This edition has a fun little encounter underwater, just for them new boys.
Old Salt Tales #2
posted by Kappa Delta at 10:36 PM
Ooh, a new ! Read up on the fiction that you can use in-game, with new feats and areas written in!
The Shining Star
posted by Kappa Delta at 10:32 PM
Check out the second part of the D&D Mini adventure "". Look out for that Am-Rep-Ma...
Wizards Internal league, Part 2
posted by Kappa Delta at 10:24 PM
Read up on the crazy combat that goes on within Wizards' own walls: the , where staff bash each other in games of D&D Minis.
Thursday, August 18
RPGXplorer Beta Now Available
posted by Jim at 9:18 AM
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Realmslore
posted by Kappa Delta at 12:03 AM
Aw, what a touching story. just makes me want to cry... but not really, because the plastic surgery sealed my tear ducts long ago. Read it anyways, and find out the truth behind The Coinkind.
Tuesday, August 16
Succubus Slaughters Stone Giant
posted by Mercutio at 2:15 PM
The Succubus Paladin destroyed the Stone Giant Paladin, earning over 76% of the vote. In this week's , vote in the battle between the Drow Lich/Iron Golem Jannys Shadowgaunt and the Succubus Paladin.
More on Medieval Robots, er...Constructs
posted by Mercutio at 2:13 PM
In today's , Skip Williams considers the construction and repair of constructs.
Arrgh, my eye! Blast ye mateys!
posted by Mercutio at 2:10 PM
A sample for you, courtesy of Wizards of the Coast.
Saturday, August 13
Ooh, Stormwrack...
posted by Kappa Delta at 7:10 PM
, from WotC, is out with another cool Stormwrack story. Check the beginning of the series out, she's a beaut.
Yet More Art
posted by Kappa Delta at 7:09 PM
Stormwrack, another cool splatty on the sea, brings another to the table. Yarr, thar be treasure!
EH Art Gallery
posted by Kappa Delta at 7:06 PM
The soon to be released Explorer's Handbook conjures images of really cool stuff in my mind... and, dagnabbit, the lives up to expectations for this cool new splat book.
I'm... ba-ack!
posted by Kappa Delta at 7:03 PM
Yes, your ol' friend KappaDelta is back. "Kappa... whatta?" you may ask, but fear no more! News will be somewhat more regular from now on. Once every two days, I shall jump on to bear news to you frightened, informationless commoners! Yay!
In other news, check out the latest WotC effects. It gets kinda pokey when a PC tries to use Charm like Dominate, but neverfear, Save My Game is here.
Friday, August 12
Chronicles of Garas - Chapter 3 Launched
posted by Jim at 7:25 AM
, a Dungeons and Dragons based webcomic, written by Mark Iradian and illustrated by Elshad Kasumov, has started chapter 3. This chapter will have plenty of nasty violence involved, so those who do not like looking at corpses or blood should not view this chapter.
Wednesday, August 10
TPKed by a Balor?
posted by Mercutio at 1:43 PM
Then read today's for some helpful ideas for the next time you face this horrible demon.
Rules of the Game - Constructs
posted by Mercutio at 1:42 PM
Skip Williams attempts to clarify the role of in today's installment.
Tuesday, August 9
Creature Competition
posted by Mercutio at 4:33 PM
Drow Lich beats Tarrasque in squeeze play. 50.8% to 49.2% in the head to head between Paladins. Stone Giant vs. Succubus.
Tuesday, August 2
New News? What's going on?
posted by Mercutio at 5:32 PM
But seriously folks, below are some new news stories. Check them out.
And The Winner Is?
posted by Mercutio at 1:43 PM
Want input on who wins GENCON and ENWorld's Annual RPG Awards? Here's your chance. Vote for this year's .
Breland Calls for Crackdown on Path of the Howl
posted by Mercutio at 1:31 PM
In this installment of the read all about the new call for control on a secret network allowing for criminals to escape to the Eldeen Reaches.
Tarrasque vs. Drow Lich
posted by Mercutio at 1:35 AM
This week's pits the erascible demon of consumption against the ultimate in evil phylacteries. Last week saw the close competition between the Succubus Paladin and Meepo devolve into contest of titillation, with the kobold sorely pressed to outdo lusty demon. Succubus Wins 58-41.
Overcome by Swarms?
posted by Mercutio at 1:33 AM
Check out the new and find out how to combat them.
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